The GlioBabes

S8. Ep. 2: In Conversation With Chris Rigg | Unmethylated Glioblastoma: Calling For Justice

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 8! The season we returned back to the community to bring on guests impacted by Brain Tumour in all different ways, kindly sharing their experiences and lessons along the way. From various grades to positions, living beyond to grieving, we are here to talk about it all. In episode two, we are joined by Chris Rigg. Chris shares his personal experiences of living with glioblastoma, including treatments he has accessed privately outside the NHS. The views expressed are his own and should not be taken as medical advice. Anyone considering treatment options should discuss them with their healthcare team. When Chris was told he had glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, his first reaction wasn’t fear. It was anger. Two and a half years later, the 52-year-old father of three is still here challenging the systems he believes fail brain cancer patients at their most vulnerable moment. Talking on his own experiences and views of the systems he’s faced, Chris gives us his time to share his truth. After a violent seizure at home, breaking three vertebrae in his spine, he was sent away. After a second seizure in front of his son, Chris was diagnosed with unmethylated GBM4, a terminal diagnosis of brain cancer with a poor prognosis. Chris currently receives his treatment in Germany and uses the device Optune, not recognised in the UK on the NHS. You can see Chris wearing the device in this episode. This episode is tough, so please take care of yourself. Helplines are, as always, below. The episode is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S8. Ep. 1: In Conversation With Dr Scott Arthur MP | The Rare Cancers Act

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 8! The season we returned back to the community to bring on guests impacted by Brain Tumour in all different ways, kindly sharing their experiences and lessons along the way. From various grades to positions, living beyond to grieving, we are here to talk about it all. In episode one, we are so very excited to have Dr Scott Arthur, a Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh South West, elected in July 2024. His landmark achievement is The Rare Cancers Act, which he introduced as a Private Members' Bill and successfully steered into UK law in early 2026. After Scott’s Father-in-law was diagnosed with glioblastoma (grade 4 brain tumour, 12-18 month prognosis) he understood this landscape on a personal level. Wanting to do more for brain tumours he found a way to develop the Rare Cancers Bill, which has newly had royal ascent and become an act. In such incredible timing for Scott to join us today to talk about the journey and lessons learnt along the way. Instagram: @dr.scott.arthur Tiktok: @drscottarthurmp The episode is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 5: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 5! Final episode of this season… “Comparison is the thief of joy” But it’s easier acknowledged than practiced. Especially if you’re watching everyone else around you move on… and you feel stuck. From navigating post life diagnosis, to grieving the 5 year plan we had, and redefining success after those personal milestones change, we cover it all! To the podcast episode we discussed, catch Dr. Alia Crum here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1-mindset-expert-simple-mindset-shifts-that-transform/id1646101002?i=1000742032125 Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths… your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 4: We Asked, You Answered | Community Tips & Tricks

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 4! Today's theme of focus: advice by you guys, for you guys. In episode three, we asked you to send in your tips and tricks, words of wisdom and pieces of advice to other community members. From fatigue and epilepsy to mental health and financial support, we had advice come in from so many different angles. We couldn’t cover all of the answers in today’s episode, however they will be posted throughout the week on our social media channels. Thank you so much to everyone who sent them in. What a special episode! Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Brainstrust brainstrust.org.uk Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 3: From Hospital Waiting Rooms to Scans: Our Hospital Hacks

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 3! Today’s theme of focus: the tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way as patients. From navigating hospital experiences and appointments to preparing for scans and results, we talk all things fresh socks and lip balm… the stuff we would’ve loved to have know on day 1. We would love to do a part 2 to this episode of more general life outside the hospital… so please do send in your life hacks for living with a brain tumour! Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths… your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.